Comments on Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All'TypePad2012-12-09T15:03:28ZAndy Towlehttp://www.towleroad.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.towleroad.com/2012/12/tories-launch-freedom-to-marry-say-marriage-should-be-open-to-all/comments/atom.xml/simon commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee6195572970d2012-12-10T02:39:28Z2012-12-10T02:39:28ZsimonThe GOP actually is more cautious about the abortion issue than the marriage issue. Romney, Bachmann, Santorum all signed marriage...<p>The GOP actually is more cautious about the abortion issue than the marriage issue. Romney, Bachmann, Santorum all signed marriage pledge of NOM. Despite the fact they have anti-abortion statements in their platform and the record of Paul Ryan as a legislator, any extreme view on abortion is looked upon as something out of the mainstream even within the GOP. Richard Mourdock and Todd Akin are two good examples. The GOP mouthpiece like the FRC and NOM rarely talked about abortion in interviews.</p>Diogenes Arktos commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee6185ceb970d2012-12-09T23:19:05Z2012-12-09T23:19:05ZDiogenes Arktos@Bill: "a BDSM expert ... " LOL<p>@Bill: &quot;a BDSM expert ... &quot; LOL</p>Bill commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee617c6e2970d2012-12-09T21:07:00Z2012-12-09T21:07:00ZBillWhat's happened to the Republicans is that they made the proverbial pack with the devil by getting into bed figuratively...<p>What&#39;s happened to the Republicans is that they made the proverbial pack with the devil by getting into bed figuratively with fundamentalist Christians who have so many sexual hangups that even a BDSM expert couldn&#39;t untangle the knots. The idea was that someone daft enough to believe that the world was literally created in 7 day can be convinced to support economic policies that benefit only 0.1% (make that 0,1% using European notation) of the population while screwing everyone else. Unfortunately for the Republicans, this marketing ploy backfired as the lunatics ended up running the asylum.<br />
</p>Chitown Kev commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c34743419970b2012-12-09T20:39:28Z2012-12-09T20:39:28ZChitown Kev"Look how the GOP nowadays is trying to avoid this issue." Actually, elected Republicans here in the US and quite...<p>&quot;Look how the GOP nowadays is trying to avoid this issue.&quot;</p>
<p>Actually, elected Republicans here in the US and quite a few GOP strategists have been trying to avoid the marriage equality issue.</p>
<p>But our evangelicals here are loudmouths.</p>
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</p>simon commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee617926b970d2012-12-09T20:22:44Z2012-12-09T20:22:44ZsimonThe GOP will evolve. It is just a matter of time. Abortion used to be a controversial issue. Look how...<p>The GOP will evolve. It is just a matter of time. Abortion used to be a controversial issue. Look how the GOP nowadays is trying to avoid this issue.</p>Randal Oulton commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017c347311ea970b2012-12-09T16:57:38Z2012-12-09T16:57:38ZRandal OultonInteresting to see that conservatives in Canada, UK, etc, just want to finish the conversation on this and get on...<p>Interesting to see that conservatives in Canada, UK, etc, just want to finish the conversation on this and get on with the next few hundred years and ensure that they still have voters looking forward....</p>
<p>Meanwhile back in America... </p>Audi-owner commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017ee6165365970d2012-12-09T16:16:58Z2012-12-09T16:16:58ZAudi-owner@ EUROPEANMAN Well I certainly will not argue with you because you are right. I'm quite sure most people in...<p>@ EUROPEANMAN</p>
<p>Well I certainly will not argue with you because you are right. I&#39;m quite sure most people in both Europe and Canada have that same thought in the back of their minds. You&#39;re not the only one. And it is embarrassing to me as an American to live in a country where stupidity and hatred practically run through our food and water supply,considering how stupid/hateful close to 50% of people in this country are. Some gay Americans are part of that number.Just stick around and read some of the asinine comments from towleroad readers.</p>europeanman commented on 'Tories Launch 'Freedom To Marry,' Say 'Marriage Should Be Open To All''tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef017d3ea199e1970c2012-12-09T15:49:50Z2012-12-09T15:49:50ZeuropeanmanRepublican homophobia has made an international example of them to the world's conservatives. When you guys travel abroad we see...<p>Republican homophobia has made an international example of them to the world&#39;s conservatives. </p>
<p>When you guys travel abroad we see DOMA tattooed on your foreheads, which says to us &#39;don&#39;t get involved&#39; you can&#39;t move to their country, you&#39;ll have no rights.</p>
<p>We know it&#39;s not your fault, but damn they&#39;re making you wait a long time to enjoy your life liberty and happiness.</p>